Truc Lam Zen Monastery

Truc Lam Zen Monastery is located amidst beautiful natural scenery, by Tuyen Lam Lake, Ward 3 in Da Lat. The construction of the monastery started on 28 April 1993, and was later inaugurated on 8 February 1994.

This outstanding architectural ensemble covers an area of 24ha. In the 192m2 main sanctum, there is 2m-high statue of Shakyamuni Buddha with the right hand holding a lotus flower branch; statue of Manjusri Bodhisattva riding on a lion; statue of Visvabhadhra Bodhisattva riding on a six-tusk white elephant. To the right of the main sanctum is a bell pavilion which houses a 1.1 ton great bell carved with meaningful Buddhist teachings. Visitors will also be amazed by the beautiful garden in the Monastery with abundance of rare flowers.